Housekeeping Supervisor - Luxury Senior Living Community

Description

A clean, comfortable community starts with a team that takes pride in the details.

We’re seeking a dependable and hands-on Housekeeping Supervisor to lead our housekeeping and laundry team and help maintain a clean, welcoming, and comfortable environment for our residents, families, and guests.

This position oversees daily housekeeping and laundry operations, sets service standards, supports and develops team members, and ensures work is completed safely, efficiently, and with attention to detail. The ideal candidate takes pride in their work, leads by example, and understands how a well-maintained community contributes to the resident experience.

About the Variel

We believe the later chapters of life deserve to be lived with purpose, comfort, and connection. The Variel is a modern senior living community in the heart of Woodland Hills, built on a simple conviction: exceptional senior living should offer the same warmth, quality, and attention to detail found in a luxury hotel. 

Our residents are more than customers, they are our neighbors, friends, and community. Every interaction, experience, and detail matters, from the care we provide to the way we welcome residents and their families each day.

At The Variel, we value genuine hospitality, teamwork, compassion, and accountability. We treat each other the way we wish to be treated in return, and we are committed to creating an environment where our residents and our team members can thrive.

About the location

Set at 6233 Variel Avenue in the Warner Center district of Woodland Hills, The Variel offers a vibrant setting surrounded by shopping, dining, entertainment, and the best of the West San Fernando Valley. With Westfield Topanga, local farmers markets, parks, and everyday conveniences just minutes away, our community provides residents with a comfortable and connected lifestyle. Designed with modern living in mind, The Variel combines thoughtful amenities, inviting spaces, and exceptional service to create an environment that feels welcoming, sophisticated, and distinctly like home.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Housekeeping Supervisor oversees the daily operations of the housekeeping and laundry team, ensuring assigned areas are maintained to high standards of cleanliness, sanitation, organization, and presentation. This position coordinates staffing and schedules, inspects completed work, trains and supports team members, and helps ensure department operations run safely and efficiently.

The Housekeeping Supervisor works closely with the Environmental Services Director and other departments to respond to community needs, address resident concerns, and maintain a consistent level of service throughout the community. The supervisor is also expected to step in and perform housekeeping duties when needed and lead by example.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES

• Supervise, coordinate, and inspect the daily activities of housekeeping and laundry staff.
• Create staffing schedules based on community needs, apartment size, and workload.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness, sanitation, organization, and presentation throughout the community.
• Monitor the quality of housekeeping and laundry services and address areas for improvement.
• Train, coach, and support team members to ensure work is completed safely, correctly, and efficiently.
• Assist the Environmental Services Director with employee performance reviews and department needs.
• Support Environmental Services operations within established budget guidelines.
• Step in to perform housekeeping duties when needed due to staffing shortages or special circumstances.
• Ensure proper use, storage, and care of cleaning products, equipment, and floor-care equipment.
• Respond professionally to resident needs and concerns related to housekeeping and laundry services.
• Promote a respectful, dependable, and team-oriented work environment.
• Maintain confidentiality of resident, staff, and community information.
• Follow safety, infection control, and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Attend required meetings, training, and educational sessions.
• Maintain dependable attendance and punctuality.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma/GED or equivalent education, training, and experience preferred.
• 3–5 years of housekeeping experience in senior living, residential, hotel, or similar environments.
• At least 1 year of supervisory or leadership experience required.
• Strong knowledge of residential and commercial cleaning procedures.
• Knowledge of cleaning products, floor-care equipment, and safe equipment operation.
• Ability to create schedules and prioritize work based on staffing and community needs.
• Strong leadership, communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Dependable, detail-oriented, and committed to maintaining high standards.
• Ability to work cooperatively with residents, families, coworkers, and other departments.

 PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS / WORKING CONDITIONS

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods throughout the workday.
• Frequent pushing, pulling, kneeling, stooping, bending, and reaching.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 30 pounds independently.
• Ability to use teamwork or appropriate equipment when moving items weighing over 100 pounds.
• May be exposed to cleaning chemicals, unpleasant odors, and occasional unsanitary conditions.
• Ability to work weekends, holidays, or varying schedules based on community needs.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Variel of Woodland Hills is an equal employment opportunity employer. We do not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws, and we prohibit harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories.We comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including but not to limited, respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions. Completing an application does not guarantee that you will be offered a position.We review all applications and strive to hire the candidates who are the most qualified to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.